The "disappearing" osteochondroma

Spontaneous regression of a solitary osteochondroma is described. This regression apparently resulted from a cessation of growth of the osteochondroma prior to skeletal maturation, with subsequent incorporation of the lesion into the enlarging bony metaphysis.

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Published in:	Skeletal radiology Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 40 - 42
Main Author:	Paling, M R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-01-1983
Subjects:	Child Chondroma - diagnostic imaging Chondroma - pathology Femoral Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Femoral Neoplasms - pathology Humans Male Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous Radiography
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Summary:	Spontaneous regression of a solitary osteochondroma is described. This regression apparently resulted from a cessation of growth of the osteochondroma prior to skeletal maturation, with subsequent incorporation of the lesion into the enlarging bony metaphysis.
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ISSN:	0364-2348 1432-2161
DOI:	10.1007/BF00355391